When Graham Mineall emerged from the icy waters of the Derwent River as part of the Dark Mofo winter solstice nude swim, everyone asked him ‘what’s next?’ The 75-year-old Launceston man decided jumping out of a plane would be a good way to ring in the summer solstice. “I was always conservative, very conservative, and I would weigh up the pros and cons but I’ve been saying that since June, the cold waters of the Derwent have washed away all my inhibitions.” After a one-month delay to his adventure, Mr Mineall was surrounded by his family as he was strapped up and loaded onto a plane at the Wynyard Aero Club on Sunday. Mr Mineall has secondary progressive MS and is usually confined to a wheelchair. He wasn’t a stranger to planes, having served in the Air Force for 20 years. The first-time skydiver hoped he would inspire others to do something exciting, regardless of their age or abilities. He was elated as he was wheeled back to meet his family after the thrilling dive. “That was better than sex!”

When Graham Mineall emerged from the icy waters of the Derwent River as part of the Dark Mofo winter solstice nude swim, everyone asked him ‘what’s next?’

The 75-year-old Launceston man decided jumping out of a plane would be a good way to ring in the summer solstice.

“I was always conservative, very conservative, and I would weigh up the pros and cons but I’ve been saying that since June, the cold waters of the Derwent have washed away all my inhibitions.”

Thrill seeker: Graham Mineall with Craig Bennett during his skydive on Sunday. The 75-year-old decided to jump out of a plane after doing the Dark Mofo nude swim last year. Picture: supplied/Skydive Nagambie

After a one-month delay to his adventure, Mr Mineall was surrounded by his family as he was strapped up and loaded onto a plane at the Wynyard Aero Club on Sunday.

Mr Mineall has secondary progressive MS and is usually confined to a wheelchair. He wasn’t a stranger to planes, having served in the Air Force for 20 years. The first-time skydiver hoped he would inspire others to do something exciting, regardless of their age or abilities.

He was elated as he was wheeled back to meet his family after the thrilling dive.